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Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has officially confirmed that its new OnePlus 8 series of smartphones will be launched to the public on April 14. Following the trend o

Confirmed: OnePlus 8 series will launch on April 14

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has officially confirmed that its new OnePlus 8 series of smartphones will be launched to the public on April 14. Following the trend of other launches during the ongoing pandemic, it will be an online-only event, livestreamed via the OnePlus website and official YouTube channel 8:30 PM IST onwards. The firm also confirmed the presence of 5G support with this new series, that is expected to feature at least two new devices, including a Pro model like previous years. A 120Hz refresh rate screen has been teased, with a host of rumoured specifications doing the rounds of social media, including quad camera setups and an official IP rating.

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has officially confirmed that its new OnePlus 8 series of smartphones will be launched to the public on April 14. Following the trend of other launches during the ongoing pandemic, it will be an online-only event, livestreamed via the OnePlus website and official YouTube channel 8:30 PM IST onwards. The firm also confirmed the presence of 5G support with this new series, that is expected to feature at least two new devices, including a Pro model like previous years. A 120Hz refresh rate screen has been teased, with a host of rumoured specifications doing the rounds of social media, including quad camera setups and an official IP rating.

According to reports, Xiaomi sold over 30,000 units of its recently launched Mi Mix Fold foldable smartphone.

According to reports, Xiaomi sold over 30,000 units of its recently launched Mi Mix Fold foldable smartphone. Launched in China earlier this month, Xiaomi says it generated around CNY 400 million in its flash sale, which translates to roughly 30,000-40,000 devices sold, depending on the variants. The Mi Mix Fold sports two HDR10 AMOLED displays, a Snapdragon 888, a 108MP triple rear camera setup and up to 16GB RAM, with a starting price of CNY 9,999.

Reports claim that Samsung is working on releasing its first dual foldable device this year.

Reports claim that Samsung is working on releasing its first dual foldable device this year. Tipsters have suggested that the device could use a dual folding mechanism to create Samsung's first foldable tablet. While some reports state that such a device will be released only in 2022, some tipsters estimate that it could be sooner.

Micro-blogging platform Twitter reportedly faced global outages on Saturday.

Micro-blogging platform Twitter reportedly faced global outages on Saturday. While a larger outage was reported globally at around 6AM IST, Indian users face issues with the service from around 5PM IST. While Twitter has not addressed the outage, outage tracker DownDetector saw user reports of trouble with the service.

Samsung has announced cashback offers on its Galaxy S21 series, with up to ₹10,000 off on the flagship S21 Ultra smartphone.

Samsung has announced cashback offers on its Galaxy S21 series, with up to ₹10,000 off on the flagship S21 Ultra smartphone. Moreover, the S21+ is being offered with a cashback of ₹7,000, and the S21 with a cashback of ₹5,000. The cashback offer also extends to Galaxy A, M, and F series, and is available to customers on EMI transactions using HDFC Bank Credit and Debit cards.

Cybersecurity firm Traced has said that it's found apps and services that could be used by cyber-stalkers to track when a user becomes active on WhatsApp.

Cybersecurity firm Traced has said that it's found apps and services that could be used by cyber-stalkers to track when a user becomes active on WhatsApp. Reports say these third party services exploit WhatsApp's online status feature, that cannot be turned off or modified by users. While Google does not allow cyberstalking apps to be published on the Play Store, reports indicate such apps masquerade as apps to let parents and spouses know when their loved ones are online on WhatsApp.

According to reports, tipsters have leaked details of Xiaomi's plans regarding the Mi 11 series that will be sold to Indian customers.

According to reports, tipsters have leaked details of Xiaomi's plans regarding the Mi 11 series that will be sold to Indian customers. Tipsters have said that the Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro smartphones could get 8GB RAM with up to 256GB storage. Meanwhile, the Mi 11 Ultra will be launched with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, same as the variant launched in China. Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 11 series and Mi 11X series will be unveiled in India on April 23.

An Australian consumer watchdog has said that tech giant Google has misled some consumers about the personal location data collected via their Android devices.

An Australian consumer watchdog has said that tech giant Google has misled some consumers about the personal location data collected via their Android devices. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it has sought declarations and penalties from Google. The case reportedly alleges that Google collected, stored and used location data by turning on the location history setting on some devices by default.

The Moto Razr 5G foldable smartphone has reportedly begun receiving the Android 11 update.

The Moto Razr 5G foldable smartphone has reportedly begun receiving the Android 11 update. Reports indicate that users in Australia, India, Europe and several South American countries have spotted the update. 1.8GB in size, the update brings with it the latest Android 11 features and February 2021 Android security patch.

Hi-end audio firm Bang & Olufsen has launched the Beosound Emerge, a wireless speaker designed to fit seamlessly into a bookshelf.

Hi-end audio firm Bang &amp; Olufsen has launched the Beosound Emerge, a wireless speaker designed to fit seamlessly into a bookshelf. Crafted to look like a hardcover book, the Emerge features a triple driver array, with each driver getting its own dedicated amplifier. There's a mic for voice assistant support, Bluetooth 5.0 and 100Mbit Ethernet as well. The Emerge also gets support for Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast and Spotify Connect. The Beosound Emerge has been priced starting at $699 for the Black Anthracite model with polymer panels.

DJI has launched the Air 2S drone as a successor to the popular Mavic Air 2.

DJI has launched the Air 2S drone as a successor to the popular Mavic Air 2. The Air 2S gets a larger 20MP 1-inch CMOS sensor, capturing up to 5.4K video at up to 30fps and 4K at up to 60fps. With support for 8-bit, D-Log 10-bit and HLG 10-bit capture, the Air 2S sports the same 3,500mAh battery as the Mavic Air 2. The Air 2S is available to purchase for $999, and the Fly More combo costs $1,299.

Cyberpunk 2077 has received the Hotfix 1.21 update that claims to fix some issues created by Patch 1.2 and improve the overall stability of the game.

Cyberpunk 2077 has received the Hotfix 1.21 update that claims to fix some issues created by Patch 1.2 and improve the overall stability of the game. The update fixes issues with the Cyberpsycho Sighting missions, and an issue where in-game character Takemura would get stuck in Japatown Docks during a mission. The hotfix is around 1.6GB in size on Steam, and varies depending on the platform.

According to reports, chipmaker TSMC has said the global chip shortage will likely carry on into 2022.

According to reports, chipmaker TSMC has said the global chip shortage will likely carry on into 2022. TSMC makes chips for Apple and Qualcomm, and says that supplies will be tight despite expanding capacity and manufacturing facilities. However, the firm still believes that the chip shortage for its automobile clients will be greatly reduced from the next quarter.

The Realme 8 5G smartphone is going to be launched on April 22 in India.

The Realme 8 5G smartphone is going to be launched on April 22 in India. The Realme 8 5G will run on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device is also expected to feature a 90Hz display and a 5,000mAh battery.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M42 5G smartphone is all set to launch on April 28, according to a microsite on Samsung India's website.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M42 5G smartphone is all set to launch on April 28, according to a microsite on Samsung India's website. The device gets 5G connectivity thanks to a Snapdragon 750G chip, Samsung Knox security, and Samsung Pay, along with a quad camera setup on the back.

Reports indicate that social media giant Facebook is testing Sparked, a video speed-dating app.

Reports indicate that social media giant Facebook is testing Sparked, a video speed-dating app. Developed by the firm's in-house NPE Team that works on experimental services, Sparked has reportedly been described as "video dating with kind people". The free-to-use service will reportedly cycle through speed video dates that last four minutes, and both parties will have the ability to schedule a second 10-minute as well. While there's no word on when the service will be launched, reports say Facebook has confirmed its existence, calling it an early experiment.

According to a teaser posted by iQoo on Amazon, the base iQoo 7 could launch in India with a Snapdragon 870 SoC.

According to a teaser posted by iQoo on Amazon, the base <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/iqoo-7-india-launch-teased-priced-under-40-000-1616592636627" target="_blank">iQoo 7</a> could launch in India with a Snapdragon 870 SoC.
The Vivo sub-brand had earlier teased the flagship phone in the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/iqoo-7-series-india-launch-teased-for-april-1617882243569" target="_blank">iQoo 7 series</a>, which is the iQoo 7 legend, which will sport a Snapdragon 888 SoC, and offer a 300Hz touch sampling rate, along with a 48MP primary camera.
The iQoo 7 legend will be priced under ₹40,000. The iQoo 7 series will launch in India on April 26.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/iqoo-7-series-india-launch-confirmed-for-april-26-1618317220572" target="_blank">iQoo 7 series India launch confirmed for April 26</a>

Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch GTH Smartwatch, which features a 1.55-inch rectangular display, and a 260mAh battery with 10 days of claimed battery life...

Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch GTH <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/amazfit-bip-u-pro-smartwatch-set-to-go-on-sale-in-india-from-apr-14-for-4-999-1617973273727" target="_blank">Smartwatch</a>, which features a 1.55-inch rectangular display, and a 260mAh battery with 10 days of claimed battery life.
The smartwatch also comes with 14 sports modes and continuous skin temperature, SpO2, and heart rate monitoring, along with respiration, stress levels, and sleep monitoring.
The TicWatch GTH also gets 5 ATM water resistance, and costs around ₹6,000 in the US.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/timex-fit-smartwatch-hands-on-spo2-heart-rate-and-fitness-tracking-under-rs-7-000-1618221375794" target="_blank">Timex Fit Smartwatch Hands On: SpO2, heart rate and fitness tracking under Rs. 7,000</a>

TCL has launched the TCL 20L and TCL 20L+ smartphones with quad rear camera setups.

TCL has launched the TCL 20L and TCL 20L+ smartphones. Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC, and feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display.
TCL has included up to 6GB of RAM, along with up to 128GB of storage in the TCL 20L, and up to 256GB of storage in the TCL 20L+. Both also sport a quad rear camera setup, with the TCL 20L getting a 48MP primary sensor, and the TCL 20L+ getting a 64MP primary sensor. There is also a 16MP front camera. TCL has also included a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
In Europe, pricing for the TCL 20L begins at around ₹20,700, while the TCL 20L+ is available from around ₹24,300 onwards.

According to reputed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will be dropping the iPhone mini for its 2022 lineup of smartphones, while adding a 48MP camera to high-end models.

According to reputed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will be dropping the iPhone mini for its 2022 lineup of smartphones.
Launched last year, the 5.4-inch model has failed to gain traction equivalent to its larger siblings, and Apple has had to scale back production in the face of falling demand. Instead, Kuo notes, Apple will launch two 6.1-inch models, and two 6.7-inch models next year.
Apple may also upgrade the cameras to a 48MP sensor, and add support for 8K video recording, which many flagships already support.
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TCL has launched the TCL 20 Pro 5G smartphone, with a Snapdragon 750 SoC and a 6.67-inch display.

TCL has launched the TCL 20 Pro 5G smartphone. Powered by the Snapdragon 750 SoC, the phone features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. TCL provides 6GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, which is expandable by up to 1TB with a microSD slot. In terms of optics, there&rsquo;s a quad rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, and a 32MP selfie camera. TCL has packed in a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. In Europe, the TCL 20 Pro 5G costs around ₹49,500.

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